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2002 · 99 min · NR

Russian Ark

Directed by Aleksandr Sokurov · Drama, Fantasy, History

Russian Ark (2002) is a Drama film, directed by Aleksandr Sokurov set in Saint Petersburg during the 1800s–1940s, in winter. It runs 99 minutes and is rated NR.

Themes of memory & nostalgia and identity play out through one continuous shot and non linear / fractured timeline.

Composer
Sergei Yevtushenko
Cinematography
Tilman Büttner
Cast
Sergey DreydenMariya KuznetsovaLeonid MozgovoyMikhail PiotrovskyEdisher (Davit) GiorgobianiAleksandr ChabanLev EliseevOleg Khmelnitsky

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Saint Petersburg
Setting
Urban
When
1800s1900s1910s1940s
Season
Winter

Premise & themes

Themes
Memory & NostalgiaIdentity
Structure
One Continuous ShotNon Linear / Fractured TimelineFrame Narrative
Tone
ContemplativeMelancholicSurreal Dreamlike

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Slow Burn
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Historical Fiction

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